Harold Gretton is an accomplished classical guitarist known for his exceptional technique and expressive performances. Born in Australia, he began playing guitar at the age of seven and pursued formal studies at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. He later specialized in guitar duo performance in Strasbourg, France. Gretton has won numerous national and international competitions, earning recognition for his artistry. His career has taken him across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, where he has performed as a soloist and chamber musician. He has collaborated with orchestras in both Australia and Europe, including Nigel Westlake’s concerto Shadow Dances under the composer’s baton. Beyond performance, Gretton is a dedicated educator. He has given masterclasses at international guitar festivals and prestigious institutions such as the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Victorian College of the Arts, and the ANU. He has held teaching positions in Germany and France and currently teaches at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music in Australia. Gretton has recorded three albums, including two solo albums, a collection of Australian guitar quartets with Guitar Trek, and a guitar duo album funded through a successful crowdfunding campaign. With a passion for both performance and pedagogy, Harold Gretton continues to shape the classical guitar landscape through his artistry and dedication to the craft.